Roland Edirol R-05 User Manual

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Check the contents of the package
The R-05 comes with the following items. As soon as you open the package, please check that all these items
are present.
If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.
❏ R-05 recorder
❏ USB cable (mini-B type)
Use this cable to connect the R-05 to your
computer’s USB connector.
If you require a new USB cable because of loss or
damage, please contact one of the “Service
contacts” listed on the warranty envelope.
❏ SD card
A memory card is required in order to carry out
recording and playback with the R-05. This
memory card contains demo songs and PDF files
of the owner’s manual.
❏ Batteries (two AA)
❏ Windscreen
This windscreen can be placed over the built-in
mics.
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Roland Edirol R-05 Specifications

General

Type	Portable Digital Recorder
Recording Format	WAV, MP3
Sampling Rate	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
Bit Depth	16-bit, 24-bit
Microphone	Built-in stereo microphones
Input Channels	2 (stereo)
USB Interface	USB 2.0
Power	2 x AA batteries or USB bus power
Bit Rate (MP3)	32 to 320 kbps
Input	1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mic/line input
Output	1/8" stereo mini jack (headphones)
Storage	SD/SDHC card

Summary

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

What You Can Do with the R-05

Names of Things and What They Do

Getting Ready

Powering the Device

Instructions for turning the unit on/off and using batteries or AC adapter.

Preparing the SD Card

Steps for inserting and formatting the SD card.

Connecting Audio Output

How to connect headphones or speakers for audio playback.

Recording

Basic Recording Operation

Fundamental steps for starting and stopping recordings.

Specifying the Recording Quality

How to choose audio quality settings like sampling rate and Rec Mode.

Adjusting the Recording Level

Guidance on setting optimal input levels to avoid distortion.

Setting the Mic Sensitivity

Adjusting the sensitivity of the built-in or external microphones.

Using Limiter or AGC

Explanation of automatic gain control and limiting functions.

Cutting the Low-Frequency Range

How to use the low-cut filter to reduce unwanted bass frequencies.

Using the Pre-Rec Function

Capturing audio that occurred before the record button was pressed.

Using the Auto Rec Start Function

Automatically starting recording based on time or level triggers.

Recording Instruments or Vocals

Specific guidance for recording music and vocals.

Recording from a Cassette or CD

How to record audio from external sources via the LINE IN jack.

Splitting the File During Recording

Methods for dividing recorded files during the recording process.

Recording Settings for Various Situations

Recommended settings for different recording scenarios.

Playback

Basic Playback Operation

Fundamental steps for playing recorded files.

Play Mode and Repeat Settings

Options for controlling playback order and repetition.

Repeatedly Playing a Portion of a File

Using the AB Repeat function to loop specific sections.

Changing the Playback Speed

Adjusting playback speed without altering pitch.

Applying Reverb to the Playback

Adding reverb effects to audio during playback.

Types of Files that can be Played

Supported audio file formats for playback.

Connecting to Your Computer

Handling Files and Folders

Basic Operation

Overview of navigating and selecting files/folders.

Opening a File

How to select and play a file from the list.

Viewing Information about the File

Accessing details and properties of a selected file.

Protecting a file (Protect)

Preventing accidental deletion or renaming of files.

Deleting a File

Procedure for removing files from the SD card.

Renaming a File

Changing the name of files or folders.

Moving a File

Transferring files between folders on the SD card.

Copying a File

Duplicating files to different locations on the SD card.

Dividing a File

Splitting a single file into multiple parts.

Combining Files

Merging multiple files into a single file.

Deleting Unwanted Portions of a File (Trim)

Removing specific sections from audio files.

Creating an MP3 File

Converting WAV files into the MP3 format.

Repairing a File

Attempting to fix corrupted or unplayable audio files.

Creating a Folder

Organizing files by creating new directories.

Settings for the R-05

Basic procedure

How to access and navigate the device's menu system.

Error Messages

Troubleshooting

Problems with Recording

Solutions for issues encountered during recording.

Problems with Playback

Solutions for issues encountered during playback.

Other Problems

Solutions for miscellaneous issues not covered elsewhere.

Specifications

Information